Guest guest Posted May 31, 2001 Report Share Posted May 31, 2001 I got this in my news inbox this morning. Food makers agree to simpler labels WASHINGTON (AP) - Food labels will use more easily understood terms for ingredients that can cause allergic reactions, such as " milk " for " casein " and " eggs " for " albumen, " under new industry guidelines intended to help consumers avoid products that can make them sick. Labels also would disclose the sources of flavorings that could be allergy-inducing, such as butter or peanuts. The guidelines " will make life safer for individuals with food allergies and their families, " said Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, an advocacy group that receives some industry funding. " It will cut down on phone calls to companies about ingredient information, saving the companies some money. " Putting common terms on food labels will especially help children, she said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2001 Report Share Posted June 1, 2001 Yeah!!! When does this take effect? It will sure make my trips to the grocery store easier. Because I read the labels every time I buy something may daughter says that I'm the slowest mom in the grocery store. Lori > I got this in my news inbox this morning. > > > > Food makers agree to simpler labels > WASHINGTON (AP) - Food labels will use more easily understood terms > for ingredients that can cause allergic reactions, such as " milk " > for " casein " and " eggs " for " albumen, " under new industry guidelines > intended to help consumers avoid products that can make them sick. > Labels also would disclose the sources of flavorings that could be > allergy-inducing, such as butter or peanuts. The guidelines " will > make life safer for individuals with food allergies and their > families, " said Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder of the Food Allergy and > Anaphylaxis Network, an advocacy group that receives some industry > funding. " It will cut down on phone calls to companies about > ingredient information, saving the companies some money. " Putting > common terms on food labels will especially help children, she said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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